Para recibir a miles de turistas: Juan Carrillo

“ZUMBATHON PRO CRIM”In
order to raise funds for the Municipal Comprehensive Rehabilitation
Center (CRIM), the City of Isla Mujeres, headed by the municipal
president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and the Municipal System for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF),
chaired by Mrs. Paola Orrico de Carrillo, carried out the "Zumbathon Pro
CRIM".The CRIM coordinator, Xhanat Tzé González Mora, said she was excited to see dozens of island families who joined in this cause, which will help the institution to continue providing quality services
for all the inhabitants of the island.She said, "Via
this action involving instructors from the municipalities of Tulum,
Solidaridad, Benito Juárez and of course Isla Mujeres, we will be able
to continue with the great work that the center does. We are very happy for the response of the citizenry since this is for their benefit."She saidthat thanks to the work and the efforts of the municipal
president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and his wife, Mrs. Paola Orrico de
Carrillo, CRIM serves more than 250 patients, of whom 150 attend
approximately twice a week to receive different types of therapy.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within
ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,
Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery
Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a
couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes
20-30 minutes to walk downtown.

“Balleneros”, a la buena de Dios

Continúan laborando en medio del desorden

The whale shark tour operators are annoyed by the lack of a properly defined Management Plan, which means there are no rules to strictly regulate the boats. They are also frustrated that dozens of permits were issued to boats that are not operational or are in dry dock. The National Commission for Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) announced that they would revoke permits granted to vessels that do not
comply with the established requirements for the operation during this
activity.The permit holders said they do not have a defined management
plan and that sometimes Conanp and the Wildlife Department (DGVS) contradict each other,

Nebulization campaign begins in Isla Mujeres
June 28 After
the intense rains that occurred recently in the municipality, the
City of Isla Mujeres, headed by municipal president, Juan Carrillo
Soberanis, is beginning a Campaign of Nebulization on the island. The municipal Director of Health, Juana Milián González,
reported that the work will begin at 6pm in the colonia Electristas, and then it will continue in the colonias of Salina Grande, Caridad
del Cobre, Miraflores, Cañotal, Sac Bajo and Garrafón. She said, "Due
to the rains, we are increasing these efforts to prevent the proliferation of
mosquitoes that cause diseases like dengue, zika and chikungunya; in accordance with instructions from our municipal president to take care of the health of all the island's citizens,." The official invited all the families of Isla Mujeres to join this effort by reducing the number of items that can be used as
nurseries for mosquitoes, such as tires, buckets, puddles, and containers,
among others.

Whale shark tour operators could take legal action against CONANP
- http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/nauticos-podrian-recurrir-…/
The delay in the delivery of permits and the lack of transparency on
the part of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (Conanp)
has caused the tour operators to consult with lawyers. Lawyers explained that to
date there is no properly defined management plan, nor are there rules
that strictly regulate boats, and there has been no publication in
the official newspaper of the federation (which is required for before a new regulation or law can go into effect). This is not the case with the National Park Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún, Punta Nizuc nor with the Isla Contoy Reserve, who have had studies and published their Management Plans in the official publication, which hasn't happened for the whale shark activities. There was no Management Plan establishing the number of permits as 240 and not 301 and regulating or restricting this activity. This has caused many doubts and some are considering the possibility of legal action. CONANP has recognized errors in the issuing of the permits, and has mentioned the possibility of revoking some of those already delivered, and they determined that there is a "review" (“revisión”) which depends on the Harbor Master. (Previous articles said the CONANP was planning to revoke permits from boats that didn't meet the requirements and to reassign those permits to boats that were in compliance. During the review, it was found that some boats didn't even have motors.)

Ministry of Health planning to invest 20 million pesos to improve the Community Hospital.http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/secretaria-de-salud-gestio…/ The Director of the state Ministry of Health, Alejandra Aguirre
Crespo said that she is working with the officials of the National
Commission of Social Protection in Health to determine the
equipment and improvements needed for the Community Hospital of Isla
Mujeres. She said there will be funding of about 20 million pesos for this project, which the Governor committed to enacting during his last visit. She said in upcoming days they will take a tour of the hospital, although many of the priorities are already known, which include improvements to the operating theaters, replacement of bedding equipment and of electrical medical equipment, as well as repair of the X-ray equipment. This information will be put into a report and presented to the National Commission for Social Protection in Health. There is currently no X-Ray service, and suspension seals were recently placed by COFERPIS (Federal Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks). She said this issue is being addressed and resolved, and meanwhile patients are being referred to the General Hospital in Cancun.
It is noted that the Community Hospital was inaugurated less than two years ago, on December 15 2015, by then-Governor Roberto Borge Angulo, with an investment of state and federal funds totaling 143 million pesos. Therefore it was surprising that in such a short time from its initiation of operations, it suffers from many deficiencies, which could reflect a significant deviation of resources by the past administration.

Giving Benito Juarez municipality six months to pay for use of Isla Mujeres landfill
This debt has been accumulating since September 2012 and now exceeds 12 million pesos, owed by the municipality of Benito Juarez (Cancun). Isla Mujeres mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis said he will exhaust all efforts at dialogue before filing a legal complaint. He said the landfill, which is operated by Siresol, is nearly reaching its limits of capacity, and another area will need to be constructed on property belonging to the island, which would increase the debt. Mayor Juan
Carrillo said he trusts that the government of Mayor Remberto
Estrada is willing to pay this debt, since it is part of an official agreement
signed between both municipalities for the consideration of the
operation of the site of final disposal of garbage.

To host the tournament for the 2017 CACAFF Soccer League IM, sede del torneo de la Liga de Futbol del Cecaff 2017.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
See yesterday's translations...

Introducing electrical cables Introducen el cableado de conexión de energía. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This is another article about installing the underground cables to the substation by the intersection of Lopez Mateos and Hidalgo.
It is also noted that the CFE is replacing poles that have deteriorated, such as those installed after Hurricane Wilma in 2005. It is noted that there are still some wooden poles that have withstood all the storms since the 80's and seem to have better durability than the concrete poles. It is recommended that the CFE use wooden poles, or they should use the type of steel and concrete used in the construction of piers.

Recognition for volunteers who collected donations for the Red Cross Reconocer el esfuerzo para el boteo de la Cruz RojaVer masFull article at this link
Certificates of recognition were given to eight young women who are high school students at Colegio Bachilleres and collected donations for the Red Cross in front of the campus. A first prize was given of an entrance pass to Xcaret for six people, including transportation and food. This trip took place last Saturday. The second prize was a sailboat ride on Tuesday afternoon at 2p, including food and sailing lessons. Officials also thanked the school administrators for facilitating these collection activities.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within
ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,
Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery
Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a
couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes
20-30 minutes to walk downtown.

The Circus is in Town: "Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"

In front of the Caribbean Sea (on the Caribbean coastal road, south of Salinas-Meteorologico & north of Isla 33). Daily 6:30 & 8:30p

Thursday, June 1 Navy Day Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am

Sunday, June 4 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square will feature the Isla
Mujeres Senior Citizen's Choir & performances by three dance troupes
from Cancun.

Monday, June 5 World Environment Day

Thursday, June 8 World Ocean's Day & Playa Centro (aka Posada Beach) will receive its third Blue Flag award, during the XII National
Meeting of Clean Beaches, which will be held in Bahía de Banderas, on the Riviera
de Nayarit. The flag raising ceremony is scheduled for July 4.

The nine days of festivities in honor of "Corpus Christi" at the Sacred
Heart of Jesus church in colonia La Gloria will continue thru next Friday, June
23rd andinclude a dance with live music, performances by various dance troupes, musical groups, and other events. Photo from Por Esto.

Friday,
June 16 7p Fund raising benefit dinner for Brazos Abiertos & their
volunteers at aMar Peruvian restaurant with a special tapas menu

Saturday,
June 17 Brazos Abiertos is back for their IX health campaign for the
prevention of teenage pregnancy, HIV and STD's. They will be in La
Gloria Park Saturday 10-2 offering rapid, confidential HIV tests,
counseling, and immediate results.

Sunday, June 18 Father's Day Run “De
los corredores para los corredores” (From the runners for the
runners) begins at 6:45am on Sunday at the parking lot next to the
Mundaca palapa on Paseo de los Peces Avenue.The distances are: 5 and
10km for adults, 400 meters for children up to 6 years, 1km for children
up to 9 years, 2km for
children up to 14 years and 2km for those who just want to walk. There
will be hydration provided and some gifts for the participants.

Sunday, June 18 Father's Day & Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square presents performances by the Ballet Folklorico of Cancun & the dance troupe Playa Dance.

Tuesday, June 20 Summer Solstice (11:24pm)

Wednesday,
June 21 6p art exposition at the Casa de la Cultura with wine and music
by Dhante Loyola to raise money to attend the Caribbean Festival in
Santiago de Cuba

Trabajo coordinado

Atrae más turismo al municipio: Juan Carrillo

Esta semana introducen cables

Para alimentar subestación de la CFE

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 27 de junio.-

Leer más..Full article at this link.
It is anticipated that before the end of this week the work will take place of
introducing the underground wiring that feeds the entire island,
which starts at one end of Playa Norte and goes to the substation of
the Federal Electrical Commission (CFE), beside the municipal cemetery. This is occurring after about five and a half months since there was a fault in this
electrical line which affected the entire population.One
of the CFE workers explained they will be introducing guides into the
pipes which have been installed, in order for the cable to be
placed that supply all the houses rooms and businesses of Isla Mujeres. He said today a crane and a truck will arrive with the new cable, so that on
Wednesday they can begin with the work of introducing permanent
underground wiring. It is not known how many days it will take to complete these jobs, but the intention
is that they finish once and for all so that the system of electric
power supply returns to the normal.
It is noted that the cables that feed the island of Isla
Mujeres are currently in the open and there is a risk that at any moment
they could be damaged, leaving the island without electricity service.

Municipio saludable

Juan Carrillo recibe distinción para la ínsula

Garantizan cupo en Bachilleres

Para los alumnos de nuevo ingreso

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 26 de junio.-

Leer más..Full article at this link.
This information has already been translated reporting that 124 new students have taken the exams to enter high school, and more are expected to register in the fall, for a total of 150 to 160 new students, with adequate capacity for more. A total of 320 students are expected for the upcoming year, with a capacity for than 360 students.

Working together to attract more tourists The City and local entrepreneurs unite to attract a greater number of visitors to this Pueblo Magico.For two years, the designation of Isla Mujeres as Pueblo Magico has resulted in a
significant increase in the tourist economic benefits for the municipality. Therefore, the City, headed by municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and the local
business owners work in a coordinated way to continue the growth and
development of the island, for the benefit of its inhabitants."Isla
Mujeres is one of the most important beach destinations in Mexico, not
only because of its beauty but also because of the recognition it
possesses - such as Pueblo Magico, Blue Flag, and White Flag - and, of
course, important events such as our famous fishing tournament," said the Mayor. Local entrepreneurs commented about the economic benefits of increased tourism from having the Pueblo Magico designation, including Diana Martínez Márquez, general manager of the Posada del Mar Hotel,and Óscar Jiménez Cruces, owner of the restaurant "Mayan Beach Club".For
the municipal government of Isla Mujeres, it is a priority to work
closely with local entrepreneurs to maintain these important designations, which have undoubtedly had positive results, with a 15% increase in the number of tourists compared
to last year. This statistic was provided by the State Department of Tourism and which endorses the commitment of the City to continue with the promotion of the municipality.

Isla Mujeres receives recognition as a Healthy Municipality
For its active participation in activities for the benefit of the
health of inhabitants, the City of Isla Mujeres, governed by Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis, received the recognition as a "Health Promoting Municipality", from the Ministry of Health of Quintana Roo. This reaffirms the commitment of the
current administration to continue working for increased and improved
opportunities for all. This
was done as part of the "Healthy Environments and
Communities" program, whose objective is to foster environments,
communities and municipalities that favor health through the
participation of society, municipal authorities and other sectors. The designation was due to the effectiveness in the prevention of
diseases of the programs "For an Island Free of Dengue, Zika and
Chikungunya" and "For Responsible Management of Our Dogs and Cats". Since the beginning of his administration, Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis has been promoting actions that ensure the health and safety of the islanders. He said, "We
are very proud to be distinguished as a 'Health Promoting Municipality',
which motivates us to continue reaching out to all the colonias and
communities of the island, the Continental Zone, the Agricultural Zone and
Francisco May, with our community care brigades, providing health services that have a direct impact on out inhabitants. Our
priority is that all citizens have quality, professional and continual attention." The Mayor said, "The
well-being of the island families is our motivation, we want to see our
children happy, and women with medical coverage in the most important
stages of their lives. We want our older adults to have
medicines and health services that ensure their well-being."

ISLA MUJERES WILL BE THE SITE OF THE "2017 CECAFF LEAGUE COPA"
More than 200 soccer players, in 80 teams, are expected to participate in this event, the 2017 CECAFF League Cup, which will take place in Isla Mujeres on November 1 & 2 for the Center for Soccer Training League (CECAFF). This event promotes soccer for children aged 4 to 14, and the island community is invited to participate. The center, based in Monterrey, was created with the purpose of training amateur coaches and
young players, in their different venues, and who are the 'seedlings' for professional teams.

CONANP will revoke whale shark permits from boats in poor shape Insiste Conanp en que sí revocará permisos The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) will
revoke the permits of the whale shark tour operators who don't comply with the safety conditions to
operate. CONANP has given permits to 240 boats, however only 230 boats are carrying out
the tours, since the rest lack the minimum conditions required to operate. These deficiencies are serious and include boats that lack engines.
This week both agencies will corroborate all their information, and based
on this they will determine how many boats will lose their permits. This will release spaces for the permit holders who fully comply
with all the requirements.

On July 4, the Blue Flag flag will be raised for the third time in Isla Mujereshttp://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/el-proximo-4-de-julio-izar…/
Playa Centro in Isla Mujeres received the Blue Flag designation for the third consecutive time on June 11, and the flag will be raised on July 4th. The award was presented during the XII National Meeting
of Clean Beaches held in Bahía de Banderas, at the Riviera de Nayarit. The final inspection visit by PRONATURA was on April 5th.There are 35 beaches in the Blue Flag registry and two
marinas, one of which is located the Continental Zone of the municipality of Isla Mujeres.Playa Centro has been registered for next year's award, and it is proposed the Playa Norte should apply, which already has the White Flag designation.

VolunQuest opens registration for 5th English language classhttp://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/volunquest-lanza-convocato…/ Registration for the 5th edition of the English Summer Camp, promoted by the
VolunQuest association, will open on Monday, July 10 until June 28th at the Community Center. Kristen Tywan, who is responsible for the program, explained that this summer there will only be room for 200 children, between 9am and 1pm. Last year there were 230 children registered. The goal of the summer camp is to help children in different primary grades to learn English. She said this effort is achieved thanks to the support of
volunteers from the United States and Canada who volunteer to teach and
help the children of Isla Mujeres. She said the camp will start Monday, July 10 and
conclude July 28, and includes some recreational activities. She explained that only children registered in a public elementary
school in the municipality of Isla Mujeres can enroll in the 2016-2017
school year. Regarding
registration, she explained that parents should go to the community
center on June 28 and 29, between 9a to 12p of the day and 6p and 8p hours to 20 hours, presenting a copy of the parent's voter registration card and the child's CURP card. .

Councilwoman offers free ultrasounds and x-rays at the Community Hospital http://bit.ly/2uavFCk
A two day health campaign took place at the Community Hospital, due to efforts by City Councilwoman Atenea Gómez Ricalde, with medical specialists from the company SIYS Soluciones, providing more than 100 people with free ultrasounds, 4D ultrasounds, X-rays and bone densitometries. The company also donated a newborn incubator to the hospital, with a value of 110,000 pesos. On the first day of the campaign, they did 25 general ultrasounds, twelve prenatal ultrasounds,
twelve bone densitometries for osteoporosis detection, and four X-rays."We
are committed to health, and having the support of companies like SIYS
is an opportunity that we value a lot," said Ms. Atenea Gómez. She said on the second and last day of the campaign, about 45 people were attended to, of whom 23 received general ultrasounds, three prenatal ultrasounds, and ten bone densitometries. Ms. Gómez
Ricalde explained that the cost of a 4D ultrasound is 900 to 1100
pesos, while a regular ultrasound is 500 to 600 pesos, X-rays cost 800 to 1000 pesos
and bone densitometry is between 1,600 and 2,000 pesos.

CROC union said demand for labor continues
- http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/se-mantiene-demanda-labora…/ "The labor demand in Isla Mujeres continues to be maintained, but not at
the same pace as in November or December, but in a significant way," said Román Maldonado Euán, leader of the CROC labor union in Isla Mujeres. He explained that although the demand for jobs has decreased by 50
percent, job openings continue from the larger companies with whom the union has a collective
bargaining agreement. He said the jobs most in demand continue to be bartenders, waiters, and housekeepers. He said although the labor demand has decreased, a major upturn is expected in July and August, during the holiday period. Another downturn is expected in September and October, but this effect is less each year. He said that
many of the companies decide to take those months to give vacations to
their workers and to make improvements in their business, preparing everything for the months of November and December.

Potential health risk Peligro latente para la salud [+] Ver masFull article at this link
There is an area of trash and overgrown brush where mosquitoes could breed, due to moisture left from recent rains. It is located in an alley in the street Circuito Colonias, by the baseball field, near the police station. Residents in the area are complaining about a lack of lighting, graffiti, littering, and young people hanging out in the area. The fronts of their houses face Martinez Ross avenue and they say this green area lacks drainage. They say machinery should be brought in to clear the area of brush and trash, and a cement slab should be installed.

Lobster fishermen have good expectations Langosteros, con buenas expectativas.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link Fishermen are confident that this lobster season which is about could
at least match last season's production of 80 tonnes of whole lobster
and 12 tonnes of lobster tail, between the five cooperatives of the island. Baltazar
Gómez Catzín, president of the Regional Federation of Fishing Industry
Societies in the state, said that as things stand, an excessively
productive lobster season is not expected. He said, "Poaching,
not observing the closures, and climate change are affecting the
behavior of the species. When the ban is not respected, lobsters
are caught that are full of roe, which then have no chance to develop. In addition
to the crustaceans are farther away and the fishermen have to travel very far to catch a medium amount of production, and they no longer have the catches of previous days, which have passed into history.Regarding catching fish, Mr. Gómez Catzín said that after more than a week of
inactivity due to the closure of the port, the fishermen were able to work since Saturday, coinciding with the "Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña" Fishing Tournament. "Now they are arriving with fish. They are taking advantage of the
good weather, because at this season of the year, you don't know when conditions can change and leave you on land for several days". The fishing boats began to return to the docks of their cooperatives after
noon and the men of the sea rushed to get the product from the boats for processing and sale later to customers, mostly individuals, and even tourists. Mr.
Baltazar Gómez reminded the members of the fishing cooperatives that,
since the Hyperbaric Chamber is available for the fishermen as of July 1,
the day the lobster season starts, the contribution of 400 pesos per
month is important to sustain operating expenses,

No radiologist at the Community Hospital Hospital Comunitario, sin radiólogo.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The Community Hospital has no radiologist and the X ray machine was installed incorrectly, therefore islanders needing X rays must cross to Cancun. It is also noted there is a lack of the promised specialists, and the hospital still lacks a pediatrician. The Community Hospital has state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment,
which is unused, because there is no one who can operate
it.
There are concerns among the fishermen about the distance between the hyperbaric chamber and the new hospital, since the chamber was installed near the old hospital in order to stabilize the decompressed fishermen before using the chamber. Regarding the X-ray equipment, from the beginning it was installed badly
and therefore it was as tho it did not exist. To top it all off, its
license is overdue so it could not offer X-ray service, even if the other issues were resolved. When the Community Hospital was officially inaugurated, it was
announced that 101,331,000 pesos were invested in its
construction, with 83.5 million pesos were invested in the work and
the other 18 million was spent on equipment. The
official announcement indicated that the Community Hospital is equipped
with 13 beds, areas for emergency care, hospitalization area, operating
room, delivery room, recovery area, clinics, trauma room, hyperbaric
chamber, sterilization area and diagnostic service with digital x-rays, which have special walls, as well as ultrasound,
dental service, oxygen, cables for voice and data,
as well as areas for administration and medical residence area. The annoyed mother of a two year old complained, "They
deceived us. When they opened the new hospital they told us that we
would no longer have to cross to Cancún, except when it was an emergency
or for something they did not have here. They promised us a lot of
specialists, but it was not true, and there is no pediatrician. Children should see a children's specialist, not a general doctor."

Yesterday....

Planning next year's International Fishing Tournament Adelantarán Torneo Internacional de Pescan .. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
The 2018 XV International Sport Fishing Tournament "Cosme Alberto Martinez
Magaña" could be held in June next year, instead
of May, in order to avoid further cancellations by winds from the Southeast that prevail in that month, according to some members of the organizing committee. This was discussed by some of the participants and organizers. There are 23 fishing tournaments in Quintana Roo, and 13 have been completed. The fourth women's fishing tournament in Isla Mujeres, "La Dorada del Caribe" has been rescheduled for August 5th and the ninth tournament "Barracuda Isla Mujeres" is scheduled to be held on August 15th. The winds caused several tournaments to be rescheduled, and the schedule is HERE. The results of this weekends tournament are given, noting that 73 boats participated in this important international tournament, although more were expected. Forty eight fish were released in the catch and release event.

Municipal Market greeter passed awayFalleció un personaje del Mercado Municipal. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
June 26 Martín Pérez Velázquez, 80, better known as "Burundanga", died this morning of natural causes. His friend brought him refreshments last night and a tenant representative said he had gotten weaker lately and died peacefully.
Mr. Perez
Velázquez was a native of Tabasco, who arrived in the island in the early
1970's, in a plan to work with his colleagues who came from Yucatan. They began
roasting fish beside the market to sell to tourists. Shortly afterwards his companions left and he stayed to help the tenants.So
he worked doing errands and cleaning of the premises for the occupants of the market, such as Mr. Clemente Azcorra (RIP),
Antonio García (RIP), the Parra family, and the Caamal family, among others. He continued to work for their children. Rafael
Garcia, one of the descendants, explained how they appreciated Burundanga very much, and he was like family to them. Although
he didn't have diabetes, he had a foot amputated ten years ago after a
wound became gangrenous, and has been in a wheelchair since then. He
would always be at the door of the market "Javier Rojo Gómez" greeting the merchants. He
does not seem to have had a family in his home state, and the traders of fruits and vegetables,
chickens, meats, and groceries became his family. He was available every day from when the building opened at 6am until it closed at 4pm, when the last merchants left. May he rest in peace.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Within
ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,
Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery
Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend Yoga classes a
couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants. It takes
20-30 minutes to walk downtown.

The Circus is in Town: "Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"

In front of the Caribbean Sea (on the Caribbean coastal road, south of Salinas-Meteorologico & north of Isla 33). Daily 6:30 & 8:30p

Thursday, June 1 Navy Day Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am

Sunday, June 4 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square will feature the Isla
Mujeres Senior Citizen's Choir & performances by three dance troupes
from Cancun.

Monday, June 5 World Environment Day

Thursday, June 8 World Ocean's Day & Playa Centro (aka Posada Beach) will receive its third Blue Flag award, during the XII National
Meeting of Clean Beaches, which will be held in Bahía de Banderas, on the Riviera
de Nayarit. The flag raising ceremony is scheduled for July 4.

The nine days of festivities in honor of "Corpus Christi" at the Sacred
Heart of Jesus church in colonia La Gloria will continue thru next Friday, June
23rd andinclude a dance with live music, performances by various dance troupes, musical groups, and other events. Photo from Por Esto.

Friday,
June 16 7p Fund raising benefit dinner for Brazos Abiertos & their
volunteers at aMar Peruvian restaurant with a special tapas menu

Saturday,
June 17 Brazos Abiertos is back for their IX health campaign for the
prevention of teenage pregnancy, HIV and STD's. They will be in La
Gloria Park Saturday 10-2 offering rapid, confidential HIV tests,
counseling, and immediate results.

Sunday, June 18 Father's Day Run “De
los corredores para los corredores” (From the runners for the
runners) begins at 6:45am on Sunday at the parking lot next to the
Mundaca palapa on Paseo de los Peces Avenue.The distances are: 5 and
10km for adults, 400 meters for children up to 6 years, 1km for children
up to 9 years, 2km for
children up to 14 years and 2km for those who just want to walk. There
will be hydration provided and some gifts for the participants.

Sunday, June 18 Father's Day & Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square presents performances by the Ballet Folklorico of Cancun & the dance troupe Playa Dance.

Tuesday, June 20 Summer Solstice (11:24pm)

Wednesday,
June 21 6p art exposition at the Casa de la Cultura with wine and music
by Dhante Loyola to raise money to attend the Caribbean Festival in
Santiago de Cuba

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MVC Guests from Ontario wrote...

We have returned to Maravilla Caribe and we consider it to be a gem. Is it a luxurious resort? No. On the other hand, it's the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting outside with a beer and watching the ocean, reading all afternoon in a hammock or going for a long walk along the shore. To sit on the patio with a plate of fresh fruit and a cup of coffee is my idea of the perfect morning. It's like having your own little private beach cottage - it's not fancy but that's not what we're looking for. A 15 minute walk takes you into the busy little town, full of great little restaurants and shops, and a $3 taxi ride will get you just about anywhere on the island. The landlord is friendly, accommodating and genuinely cares about and knows the local community. For anyone who wants a lavish package vacation, this obviously isn't the place for you - there are plenty of resorts that will fit your needs. Maravilla is a simple, lovely place to get away from it all.

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Taunya from Washington wrote

Hi Ronda,

I want to say thank you again for a fabulous vacation! Your studio was perfect! Having the extra space, kitchenette and dinning table made the space perfect for a long stay. Your little details like coffee filters and ice cube trays made it feel like home. I also really appreciated that you were there if I needed anything, but that you also let me have my space.

Being out of downtown, yet close to everything made the location perfect. Add the beautiful beach and it couldn't have been any better!

Thank you so much! When I return to Isla I will be back on your doorstep. Happy Holidays!

MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Guests Say..

Judy from Ohio wrote...I stayed at Maravilla and absolutely loved it. Beach and patio was kept very clean and since handicapped I would spend the days on patio with my laptop at table right outside my room. Each room had table/chairs in front of room. Not many places on isla you have the beach right outside your door-saves alot of money instead of renting beach chairs and buying drinks downtown. I also do not like crowded beaches and stacks of chairs next to each other as on the north beaches. You hear absolutely no street noise just the waves hitting the shore. There were bikes free to use, beachchairs free to take to downtown, and free washer/dryer to use. The price is excellent value and the owners live there so they do not need to list with an agency giving renters better $ value. Isla is not for everyone. But condo/luxury hotels now line the once beautiful North Beach for those wanting the Cancun version of places to stay, so sad, plus $$$$. I prefer peace,quiet, and great value. Not many places with sunrise/sunset views.

Renee from Toronto wrote...

For some of us, there comes a time when we prefer peace and quiet to hustle and bustle. For a few regrettable years, I got off buses and lined up with the rest of the schmucks to check in for the all inclusive 'experience'. I set the alarm daily to head down with everyone else to make dinner reservations for the pleasure of eating soggy Sushi served by brusque Bahamians. I wore the wristband of shame, identifying me as an easy mark on any excursion. I tipped and cajoled the bartender for extra shots of rum. I listened to the drunken monologues of people who get to cut loose just once a year. With the all inclusive experience, your fate is not entirely your own...

And then I tried something else, the self catering experience - more a case of here's your key, here's your apartment, have fun! Settle in, stock your fridge, stock your bar and you're off to the races. Happy hour is whenever you choose. No lining up at a buffet. Snorkel on your own time. Open a bottle of wine and cook a leisurely dinner - no one's rushing you out for the next seating. Sleep in and eat breakfast when you want, don't worry about the dining room being closed.

That's the experience I prefer these days. And Mara Villa doesn't disappoint. You get exactly what you pay for: a clean and comfortable room with everything you need. The experience is great for people who like to 'do their own thing.' In essence, staying at Mara Villa is like having your own private beachfront villa.

Amenities include good wifi, towels, sheets, dishes, pots and pans, a fridge and freezer, drinking water, hammock hooks, and a clothesline. Bonuses include a patio with tables and chairs, a charcoal BBQ, a beach for watching the sun rise over the water, and a rooftop for watching the sun set over Cancun (also good for star gazing and extreme suntanning).

The local bus passes by the front door and costs 4 pesos to head downtown. A taxi is about $2 into town. Chedraui, the big grocery store, is less than 10 minutes away by foot. Grab a cheap cab home if you've really stocked up.

Ronda is a great host - a storehouse of island information about where to eat and what to do. Bruce, her husband, is an avid snorkeler and can point you in the best direction off their private beach for underwater wildlife. I was lucky enough to see dolphins swimming offshore one day. Close to shore I also saw a barracuda, a sting ray and a pair of graceful Caribbean squid. The usual tropical fish abound as well.

It's worth noting that Mara Villa is located on the east side of the island, windward. The shore is more dramatic and rocky, but there are very few, if any, mosquitos. The west side of the island is calmer and more traditionally 'beachy', but mosquitoes abound at dawn and dusk. With the rocky shore, you need water shoes for entering the water and swimming, but you have the beach all to yourself at Mara Villa. Head to the sublimely Caribbean style North Beach if you miss the crowds.

I spent almost a month at Mara Villa and it was the calm, casual and relaxing experience I craved. I will be back to Mara Villa, but I won't ever go back to an all inclusive.

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Jane C from Penland wrote...

My friend and I just stayed at Maravilla Caribe, December 20-25, 2012 and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner, Ronda made me feel comfortable before I arrived, providing helpful information about travel to the area. She made an extra effort to secure a larger room for us, which was perfect. Maravilla is quaint, charming, clean & comfortable. We loved the bright green color of the house! The kitchenette was simple, clean and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds are very comfortable and Ronda provides lots of clean towels. She even offered to let us use the washer/dryer and bicycles for free! The best part (other than the low cost) is you have your own private beach in the back! It is a beautiful place that I highly recommend.

Carol D from Peterborough wrote.....

Hello I stayed at MaraVilla, la Casa Verde :-), Dec 10 to 20 this 2012 for my first time and would not hesitate to return. This is my 11th year staying on the island and I have stayed at many places. The location is amazing, and the owners have modified the patio doors so that those of us who want to hear the waves all night can do so with security. They were super helpful at every turn and what meant the most to me is that they really care about their guests and are friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. The room was spacious and clean. At MaraVilla there are only 3 rooms facing the water so it is peaceful, quiet and private. At MaraVilla, there were workers out painting the house in front and raking the beach and it was well maintained. There were no rocks on the clean tile patio. you do need water shoes to wade in to the water but it is worth it. And if you want to go to a more perfect beach i.e. no reef etc then one could go and pay 150-200+ per night at Playa Norte (but you won't hear the waves from your bed or have the privacy or owners that care about you!!). The bed was comfortable, mattress good, sheets in good shape and clean (more than i can say about the place i had the misfortune of staying in Progresso!!). Honestly you get what you pay for in this world and if you were to go to Tulum, or San Filipe or Progresso you are sure getting much more bang for your buck at MaraVilla in the 50-65 dollar range!!! If you are a 5 star resort person I would say stay at a 5 star resort, but if you enjoy the waves, quiet, privacy and caring owners then stay at this MaraVilla the Casa Verde :-)

Noska from Austin wrote....Maravilla is one of the coolest little spots on the isla.The hosts are awesome,location perfect,rooms are clean and affordable

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